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Alfa Romeo 156 2.5

General information

ModelAlfa Romeo 156 2.5
Year1998
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2491 ccm (152.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2491 ccm (152.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power190.00 PS (140 kW or 187 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque222.00 Nm (22.6 kgf-m or 163.7 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1439 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4340 litres (1,147 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Dimensions and weight

Weight1320 kg (2,910.1 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2600 mm (102.4 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
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